Thursday Carderock Run
On Thursday nights (April 10 - Sept 4 in 2008) we run on the C&O Canal towpath beginning at Carderock. It's only minutes off the beltway - very convenient to down-county. (Consider the Needwood runs if you're up-county.) The Carderock scenery is great and the towpath is softer than asphalt. Trail shoes are fine but not necessary as there are no huge boulders that will spring up to surprise you - though geese and their goslings are an occasional obstacle. Be prepared for puddles and mud during the rain - yes, we go during the rain, too!
We run at all paces, generally for an hour or so (usually 4-8 miles depending on pace). Runs are out-and-back so it's easy to shorten the distance if necessary. We meet at 6:30pm at the Carderock Recreational Area. Bathrooms are at the start/end and along the towpath. Please carry water to keep hydrated - it can get hot out there.
Directions: Take the Beltway to the last Maryland exit ("Carderock/Great Falls"), go one mile and exit at Carderock, turn left after the Stop sign, and follow the twisty road into the park. At the T, turn right and then immediately left into the parking lot.
Contact Cathy Blessing for more details or if you are interested in coming out.
